Electrification OLE (Overhead Line Equipment) Higher Apprenticeship

Siemens; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in York is offering a Level 4 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician apprenticeship. The programme runs for 48 months with a block-release model, delivered with NTAR as the provider, and includes hands-on work in the Electrification Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) team.

Based on a site in York, the role will involve mechanical and electrical engineering application, with opportunities to travel nationwide for project support and a permanent role upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering Qualification required.
• Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering required.
• BTEC or equivalent technical qualification in Engineering.
• 3 A Levels at C or above in relevant subjects (maths/physics/engineering).
• GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4/C or equivalent.

Skills

Independent working

Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering

BTEC or equivalent technical qualification (Engineering)

3 A Levels (C or above)

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C)

Job description

Imagine contributing to projects that help move millions of people every day?

Embark on your journey with us, combining hands-on experience with structured development. Through technical training, apprenticeship development days and mentoring, you’ll built your skills working on meaningful projects. You’ll collaborate with other apprentices across the business, present your achievements and deliver a Business Impact Project by proposing a change to a business process. You’ll be aligned to a role in the business from day one, giving you clear focus for your development throughout the programme and a permanent role to move into upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

As an Apprentice, you will be working towards the achievement of an apprenticeship standard, with defined knowledge, skills and behaviour criteria that will be developed throughout your programme with us and your training provider.

This role will align to the LEVEL 4, Rail Engineering Advanced Technician apprenticeship standard.

The anticipated delivery model is block release, with an estimated apprenticeship duration of 48 months. The expected provider for this programme is NTAR.

This role is based in the Electrification Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) engineering team. This team designs, constructs and commissions the overhead wires that deliver electricity to direct to the roof of fast, modern electric trains! You will combine mechanical and electrical engineering principles while working on this unique and exciting system that is fundamental to making rail transportation in the UK, the fast, reliable and low carbon system we all expect.

The role is site based in our York. You will be expected to be available to travel nationwide at short notice to assist with project work (all travel expenses covered). This is a challenging role, in a motivated team at the front line of modernising the UK rail network!

You‘ll make a difference by

• Always turning up keen to learn and apply yourself.
• Being motivated to always perform at your best in a variety of scenarios.
• Being willing to apply the knowledge you have gained through your education and experience to challenging situations to get the best outcome for the project and customer.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Level 3 Engineering Qualification
• Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
• Relevant Engineering BTEC or equivalent technical qualification
• 3x A Levels at C or above in relevant subjects (such as maths, physics and/or engineering)
• Candidates must have achieved at least a Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Maths.
• Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions

Transform The Everyday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us!

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

As part of our recruitment process, all applicants for apprenticeship positions will be required to provide proof of qualifications achieved, as well as any qualifications in progress, prior to any job offer being made. This ensures that candidates meet the necessary educational criteria for the role

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